Jn, be sure if you hav another wedding that you get absolutely all the neat decorations, costumes (Star Wars wedding or Steampunk? Steampunked Star Wars?) jewelry, favors, etc in this time because John might not go for a third. Although you might need lots of mini weddings to get multiple themes, I think they'd clash all in one ceremony.

All of these are amazing, but I especially love American Gothic interpreted in cake -- such a great concept!

But like many people, you've mistaken the pair in the painting for a "couple" -- they are actually a father and daughter. (See the writeup on the Art Institute of Chicago's site here: http://www.artic.edu/artaccess/AA_Modern/pages/MOD_5.shtml)

I puffy heart love, love, love fall!! And these cakes aer just the cutest ever!

But why, when the decorators put sooo much effort into making the leaves and flowers on trees look so gorgeous and detailed, do they just slap some rolled up brown fondant on as the tree branch/vine?! Gah! Makes me crazy!

Thanks for the "Fall" spirit. Living in south Central Florida, fall means less humid and cooler days where you feel relief from heat. It's rare we see the fall colors - except on TV or someone's artwork. So getting in the mood takes more time.

These cakes are so beautiful it makes me want to try making some like it. I'm a novice, but love what others can do.

Thanks for the uplifting laughs - even when they are on the cutting - or bleeding - edge. We take ourselves too seriously sometimes. You usually give a warning or your first comment gives an idea of the "flavor" of the post - it's our choice whether to continue reading THAT post. You offer so much that can be appreciated that us readers can afford to skip one that might offend. By bringing light on the questionable ones, it puts a fire under the creators. Keep up the good work. And thanks for helping me on a couple B.A.D. days.

* Love this American Gothic cake. I was going to say each layer could stand alone, but then the top layer gave me a "Children of the Corn" horror movie flashback so I think it needs to stay in context.

* I like orange but I think I'd like this cake in separate layers. Dots, and stripes, and diamonds, oh my. That second layer is giving me ideas.

* Huh. You can wrap a cake in chocolate. Why am I only finding this out now? Spot on perfect apples, pears, and leaves.

* Pumpkins! Ooh, shiny. How did they do that?

* There's over 30 little pumpkins just on the front of this cake alone. Talk about work!

* That sweet one little layer cake with the fall colors. I want it for my birthday. Next summer.

* The color and sheen on that bow is stunning. Wonder if I can find a pair of shoes that color?

* I didn't know you could add a dog to a cake topper in a tasteful and unobtrusive fashion. The little orange ribbon and bow around the bottom was just bonus.

Oh yippee! I love that Richard's modeling chocolate cake was featured...I've seen it IRL and it was GORGEOUS. And he's such a nice guy, not to mention a wonderful teacher. I've taken a couple of classes at baking arts and they've been fantastic. You remind me that I keep meaning to sign up for the gumpaste flowers class...maybe I can convince him to show us his technique for those beautiful leaves while he's at it!

Just a tip - you can make fondant shiny by steaming it, like with a portable clothes steamer. They do it all the time on Buddy's television show about Carlo's Bakery in NYC. (I can't remember the name of the show and when I watch it, I turn the sound off because I can't stand to hear them all yelling at each other all the time.)

Also, the first cake is lovely, but there are no corners on a round cake. Those are edges. ;)

I would also like to know more about the cake topper. I am a blond with a dog (beagle) and may be in the market for such a cake topper in the near future *crossing fingers* Is there a link or more information on this adorable creation?

Thank you so much for these cakes and your commentary - I want to see you in Petaluma next time you are here!

throughout this entire post I was thinking "OMIGOD, I'm gonna die, it's so amazing!!!! OMIGOD!!!!" and I actually did remember what American Gothic was. Someone in my artclass did a watercolor of the people with a sunset and aliens in the background. It was pretty cool. And I know what you mean by allegedly cooler months. Living in Dallas, it is still like 80 degrees here. I kid you not.

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